PHOTOS: New Orleans says goodbye to Art "Poppa Funk" Neville

Trombonist Glen David Andrews, left, and his cousin Troy Trombone Shorty Andrews lead a memorial second line for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

PHOTOS: New Orleans says goodbye to Art “Poppa Funk” Neville

by Matthew Hinton | July 30, 2019

Rain didn’t stop New Orleans from celebrating the life of Art “Poppa Funk” Neville Wednesday at a memorial service in Rhodes Funeral Home in Central City.

Members of the Neville family could be seen among mourners in the street during a second line that immediately followed the service, paying homage to the late member of The Meters.

Mardi Gras Indian Big Chief Kenny Young of the Black Seminoles hugs Arthel Neville, a TV journalist and the daughter of Art Poppa Funk Neville while holding a portrait of him, as mourners take part in a memorial service for Art Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Arthel Neville, a TV journalist and the daughter of Art Poppa Funk Neville, left, listens as trombonist Corey Henry, second left, Glen David Andrews, third left, and his cousin Troy Trombone Shorty Andrews, center, lead a memorial second line in the rain for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

A shrine including an urn is seen during a memorial for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Jennifer Jones steps into rainwater during a memorial second line for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Trombonist Glen David Andrews, left, greets Jazz Fest producer Quint Davis during a memorial second line for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Dumpstaphunk musician Ivan Neville uses a FaceTime app to sing with his son Ian Neville and his uncle Cyril Neville, second left, and trombonist Corey Henry as they take part in a memorial second line in the rain for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Singer Aaron Neville, second right, smiles while taking part in a memorial second line for his brother Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

George Porter, Jr. the bassist for The Meters hugs his granddaughter Ciara Porter as they take part in a memorial service for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Trombonist Glen David Andrews, top, and his cousin Troy Trombone Shorty Andrews, right, lead a memorial second line for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Jazz Fest producer Quint Davis hugs a fellow mourner during a memorial second line in the rain for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Trombonist Glen David Andrews, top, leads a memorial second line for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Singer Aaron Neville, right, fist bumps Mardi Gras Indian Big Chief Kenny Young of the Black Seminoles, left, while taking part in a memorial second line for Aarons brother, Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Singer Aaron Neville, second right, follows Mardi Gras Indian Big Chief Kenny Young of the Black Seminoles, center, while taking part in a memorial second line for Aarons brother, Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Mourners including Flag Boy Giz Hartley Aguillard of the Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians take part in a memorial service for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Mourners including Baby Doll Carol ‘Kit’ Harris take part in a memorial service for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Mourners including singer Deacon John Moore take part in a memorial service for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Actor John Goodman, center, takes part in a memorial service for Art ‘Poppa Funk’ Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 – July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards ‘Hey Pocky A-Way,’ ‘Fire on the Bayou,’ and ‘Mardi Gras Mambo.’ He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Singer Irma Thomas, right, takes part in a memorial service for Art ‘Poppa Funk’ Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 – July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards ‘Hey Pocky A-Way,’ ‘Fire on the Bayou,’ and ‘Mardi Gras Mambo.’ He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Singer Charmaine Neville, right, and David Russell Batiste, Sr., the uncle of Jon Batiste, share photos as they take part in a memorial service for Art ‘Poppa Funk’ Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 – July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards ‘Hey Pocky A-Way,’ ‘Fire on the Bayou,’ and ‘Mardi Gras Mambo.’ He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Fox TV personality Arthel Neville, the daughter of Art Neville, talks to fellow mourners as they take part in a memorial service for Art ‘Poppa Funk’ Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 – July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards ‘Hey Pocky A-Way,’ ‘Fire on the Bayou,’ and ‘Mardi Gras Mambo.’ He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Mourners take part in a memorial service for Art Poppa Funk Neville, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers and The Meters, in New Orleans, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 July 22, 2019) was known for New Orleans standards Hey Pocky A-Way, Fire on the Bayou, and Mardi Gras Mambo. He was a pioneer of funk and New Orleans music. Photo by Matthew Hinton

Hot 8 Brass Band during Jazz Centennial Celebration Presents: Satchmo Summerfest 2006 – Day 3 at French Market in New Orleans, Lousiana, United States. (Photo by Skip Bolen/WireImage)

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Matthew Hinton

Matthew Hinton is a New Orleans area freelance photographer whose work has been recognized by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Best of Photojournalism Awards in 2014 and 2016, and by numerous awards from the Press Club of New Orleans, including the Hal Ledet President's Print Photography Award, the highest honor the Press Club can bestow upon a photographer.
Matthew Hinton has previously been a staff photographer at both of the daily newspapers in New Orleans. His work has appeared nationally and internationally through freelance work with the Associated Press and AFP, Agence France-Presse.

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